Minister

Honourable Warren Kaeding

Honourable Warren Kaeding

Minister Responsible for Innovation Saskatchewan

Warren received his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan in 1985 and worked as a territory manager for Hoechst AG from 1986-1996. From 1986-2011, Warren was also owner/operator of Wagon Wheel Seed Corporation and additionally served in roles such as the Executive Director for the Sask Farm Stewardship Association, Advisor to the Agriculture Development Fund, Crop Inspector with Maxcor Ventures, and Business Development Rep for Input Capital.

 

Prior to entering politics, Warren held various careers in the pedigreed seed industry. During this time, Warren gained experience engaging directly with trading partners in global markets, exporting agricultural products and live cattle to 17 international markets around the world.

 

Since being elected, Warren has worked as a Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture (irrigation expansion), as well as a Legislative Secretary to the Minister responsible for SaskTel (cellular coverage and internet coverage). He has served as a member of the Standing Committee on Crown and Central Agencies, the Public Accounts Committee, the Standing Committee on the Economy. Warren has also served on the Treasury Board and the caucus Legislation and Regulation Review Committee.

 

In Cabinet, Warren has served the province as Minister of Government Relations and Minister of First Nations, Metis and Northern Affairs. He has also served as Minister Responsible for Rural and Remote Health and Seniors, as well as Minister of environment.

 

In November 2024, Premier Scott Moe appointed Warren as the Minister of Trade and Export Development and Minister responsible for Innovation Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Research Council.

 

In addition to his busy professional life, Warren was involved in his community as Chair of the local economic development board, elder in his church, is a member of the Lions Club, and an official with local minor hockey and baseball. Warren and his wife Carla have two adult sons.